Overview
- Fenerbahçe said Malonga “unilaterally terminated” her multi-year deal without just cause and announced plans to seek legal compensation.
- Front Office Sports reports the WNBA has already provided Fenerbahçe its letter of clearance, but Malonga’s 2026 return would still require clearance from the Turkish federation that could be withheld pending a case.
- A WNBA spokesperson said the long-standing FIBA clearance system applies in this situation and that nothing about the process has changed.
- Malonga recently disclosed a dislocated wrist tendon, underwent surgery, and said she will be in a cast for about six weeks while recovering in Seattle.
- Reports say she changed representation to agent Miloud Dahine, and separate speculation suggests Unrivaled could be a domestic offseason option, though no deal has been confirmed.